The challenges African-Americans are facing today are rooted in the system of slavery.

There were no weapons of mass destruction and Saddam Hussein was not involved in the September 11th attack.

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

I really think that most people around the world know how well-intended Americans are.

If there's no relationship with a father who's absent, nobody talks about it.

I don't want to respond to rumors that have no basis at all... But I am willing to respond to questions that the public and the press should know.

Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.